Grant Making Program
We provide micro-grants and project funding for reporting initiatives that center women's stories. Priority is given to projects focused on under-represented voices or those using innovative formats. These grants enable journalists to pursue ambitious reporting that might otherwise lack funding, bringing critical stories to light.
Overview
The ACWJ Grant Making Program offers direct financial resources to female journalists across Africa. We fund reporting that is innovative, investigative, and makes an impact, specifically focusing on stories that bring the experiences of women to the forefront.
Our goal is simple: to enable female journalists to pursue important, ambitious reporting projects that might not happen otherwise due to lack of funding. We believe that by resourcing these stories, we help bring critical issues affecting women to light, inform public opinion, and contribute to real improvements in their lives. We plan to award at least 5 micro-grants by the first quarter of 2026.
Our approach is hands-on and relevant to the challenges you face.
Direct Financial Support for Reporting
We prioritize projects that highlight diverse women's voices, especially those often unheard. We also encourage the use of innovative storytelling methods to reach wider audiences.
Focus on Innovation and Under-Represented Voices
We prioritize projects that highlight diverse women's voices, especially those often unheard. We also encourage the use of innovative storytelling methods to reach wider audiences.
Enabling Ambitious, Impactful Journalism
Our grants help female journalists undertake significant reporting projects that can expose critical issues and lead to tangible change. We support journalism that holds power accountable.
Resources and insights
The Rory Peck Trust offers rolling bursaries to freelance journalists globally, helping make Hostile Environment and First Aid Training (HEFAT) courses more accessible and affordable, prioritizing those working in high-risk environments.
source: Rory Peck Trust
The Pulitzer Center offers rolling grants for underreported stories in Africa (covering health, education, climate, etc.) and global reporting grants with no topic restrictions, supporting local and international journalists.
source: Pulitzer Center
The Rory Peck Trust offers emergency financial grants to freelance journalists globally whose work or livelihood is at risk due to their reporting, covering medical aid, relocation, or equipment.
source: Rory Peck Trust
